اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ، سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ، أَوْ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجِلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي، وَدَلِيلِي إِلَى الْجَنَّةِ.
O Allah, indeed I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever enacted. Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name that You have called Yourself, or taught to any one of Your creation, or revealed in Your Book, or have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an the springtime of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness, and the driver away of my worries, and my guide to Paradise.
Allahumma inni 'abduk, ibnu 'abdik, ibnu amatik, nasiyatii biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bikulli ismin huwa lak, sammayta bihi nafsak, aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqik, aw anzaltahu fi kitabiik, aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilmil ghaybi 'indak, an taj'alal Qur'ana rabi'a qalbi, wa noora sadri, wa jalaa'a huzni, wa dhahaba hammi, wa daleeli ila al-jannah.
When to Read
When you feel overwhelmed by social situations, when you feel like you don't quite fit in, or when a pervasive sense of being unseen or unheard creeps in. Recite this dua during times of quiet reflection, perhaps after your obligatory prayers or before sleeping, when your heart is most receptive to seeking solace from Allah.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and a humble heart, focusing on the profound humility expressed in acknowledging Allah's complete dominion over you. Picture the Qur'an as a source of light and life for your soul. Understand that this dua is a comprehensive seeking of Allah's help, encompassing your spiritual and emotional well-being. It's about turning inwards, towards your connection with the Creator, when the external world feels difficult.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion experiencing distress, offers immense solace. It helps by acknowledging Allah's absolute power and justice, thereby reducing our own anxieties. By asking for the Qur'an to be the 'springtime' of our hearts, we are seeking spiritual rejuvenation and growth that transcends social discomfort. It directly combats sadness and worry by seeking divine relief and guidance towards Paradise.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'There is no one who is afflicted with distress, or grief, and says (the dua)... but Allah Almighty will take away his distress and grief, and will replace it with joy.' A companion asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, should we learn these words?' He replied: 'Yes, it is essential for everyone who hears them to learn them.' (Reported by Ahmad and graded Sahih by Al-Albani)